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Presented by Steven Bookless
D.D.S., M.B.A., S.A.

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Course Description

Anesthesia, Pain Management

This live presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include a historical perspective, indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

    1. Discussion of Pain and Anxiety Control
    2. Anesthesia Techniques
    3. Stages of Anesthesia
    4. Anatomy and Physiology Related to the Delivery of Nitrous Oxide Sedation
    5. Components of the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Delivery Systems
    6. Fail Safe Mechanisms
    7. Indications and Contraindications for the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
    8. Pre-sedation Patient Evaluation
    9. Patient Monitoring Systems
    10. Technique of Delivery
    11. Voluntary audience participation and discussion of treatment options

“The educational teaching methodology used in this course is live, interactive lecture presented via Zoom webinar with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, question and answer periods are provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.”

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Explain the Mechanism of How Nitrous Oxide Exerts its Effects
  2. Explain the Stages of Anesthesia and their Importance
  3. Describe the Physical Properties of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen
  4. Explain the Safety Features of the Delivery System
  5. Describe the Indications and Contraindications for Using Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
  6. Describe the Critical Areas of the Pre-procedure Physical Evaluation
  7. Describe the Monitoring Equipment Necessary for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
  8. Describe the Post-sedation Recovery Procedure

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars Is Designated by AGD and ADA

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit.


Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Associates to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.




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